Archive for April, 2012

Program of the International scientific seminar “Buddhist Tradition: from the East to the West”

Kalmykia Program of the International scientific seminar “Buddhist Tradition: from the East to the West”

May 2, 2012. Elista, Kalmykia Republic.

Beginning at 11.00 a.m.
Venue: Conference hall of the Kalmyk Institute for Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KIH RAS)

11.00–11.10 Opening
Ochirova Nina Garyaevna, Director of the Kalmyk Institute for Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KIH RAS), PhD
11.10–12.30 Report of Professor of the Colombian University Robert A. F. Thurman «Tibet and Mongolia: Spiritual Lessons for the Whole World»
12.30–12.40 Discussion
12.40–13.00 Presentations of scientists of the Kalmyk Institute for Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KIH RAS) Read the rest of this entry »

Kalmyk State University created official page in social network “Facebook”

Kalmyk State University created official page in social network “Facebook”. Read the rest of this entry »

Program of Visit of Professor R. A. F. Thurman to the Kalmyk Institute for Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Central khurul Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni Program of Visit of Professor R. A. F. Thurman to the Kalmyk Institute for Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences

May 2, 2012.

I. Meeting and acquaintance of Professor R. A. F. Thurman with activity of the KIH RAS

9.30 – 9.45 Meeting of the Professor R. A. F. Thurman.
Welcome ceremony

9.45 – 10.45 Acquaintance with the Institute. Read the rest of this entry »

Geo Social Games, Olympic and chess world

Geo Social Games Former President of the Republic of Kalmykia and President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) Kirsan Ilyumzhinov visited Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine, where he had working meetings with the Minister for Family, Youth and Sports of Ukraine Mr Ravil Safiullin and the leadership of the Ukrainian Chess Federation. Read the rest of this entry »

Equestrian sport, Kalmyk wrestling and bow shooting in Ergeninsky

Horse races The 1st of May 10 a.m. an equestrian sport event takes place in an famous village Ergeninsky, Ketchenerov District, Kalmykia. It is dedicated to the Spring and Labour Holiday.

The event program:
Horse races for length 1200m, 1600m, 4800m;
trot races for 3200m length;
horse run for 20 000m length;
Kalmyk wrestling; Read the rest of this entry »

Professor of Columbian University Robert Thurman goes to Kalmykia

Ума Турман In April 2012 professor of Columbian University – Robert Thurman planning to visit Elista, the capital of Kalmykia.The spiritual pilgrimage – as Robert Thurman describes his journey to Kalmykia.

Robert Thurman is father of Uma Thurman, famous Hollywood`s star. He was invited to Elista by the Supreme Lama of Kalmykia – Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

Robert Thurman is disciple Read the rest of this entry »

Robert Thurman’s program in Kalmykia

Central temple Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni Robert Thurman’s program in Kalmykia [ Ru ]

(the program may change)

April 28
10.00
“I can be happy”
Lecture for students of technical colleges and universities
Temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” Read the rest of this entry »

Aleksey Orlov met with investors from RIKO Group

Investments in Kalmykia Today, April 12, 2012, the head of the Republic of Kalmykia Aleksey Orlov met with President of Slovenian corporations RIKO GROUP Joza Dragan.

In the future, investors from RIKO GROUP Read the rest of this entry »

“I am grateful that I exist in this world” – US-born Kalmyk Supreme Lama

“I am grateful that I exist in this world” – US-born Kalmyk Supreme Lama.

It is important not to give up hope, the sun is always going to shine tomorrow and there is always a brighter future, teaches Supreme Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche, born in America and preaching in Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

FIDE Presidential Board in Elista

Chess city FIDE held it’s Second Quarter Presidential Board Meeting in Elista at the same time as celebrating its President, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s 50th Birthday. Amongst the celebrations, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov was awarded the title of Hero of Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

The head of the Republic of Kalmykia Aleksey Orlov took part in the events dedicated the “Day of the Republic of Kalmykia”

Today, April 6, 2012, the head of the Republic of Kalmykia Aleksey Orlov took part in the events dedicated the “Day of the Republic of Kalmykia” in Moscow, capital of Russia.

Kalmykia Reps Meet CPC-R General Director

On April 4 Alexei Mayorov, a Federation Council Member for Kalmykia, and Sergey Bazyrov, Head of Iki-Burulskiy District Administration in Kalmykia, met with Nikolai Platonov, General Director, Caspian Pipeline Consortium-R”. The meeting discussed various aspects of cooperation between Kalmykia and CPC in as part of CPC’s Expansion project to increase its pipeline capacity to 67 MTA. Read the rest of this entry »

David Yakobashvili visited Kalmykia to file a tax return

Businessman David Yakobashvili visited Kalmykia to file a tax return.

FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov about end of the world

– Kirsan Nikolayevich, we would start with a question. Now all fide including build some plans – three years, five years in advance. While, on the other hand, we always reiterate that December 21, 2012, end of the world. Or the end of the world canceled ?

– Very interesting! You never know when life will come to an end. We are waiting for death, and, in principle, clearly know that we will end the physical existence on Earth. God gave us life, but it also has a beginning and an end. You can live Read the rest of this entry »